Sermons on Searching God:

Zacchaeus: A Life Transformed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 21, 2018

Who was Zacchaeus and what caused him to search for Christ, and why his life is a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Antioch: A Model Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Is there a model church for us to pattern after? Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament.

ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church in Jerusalem waned, however, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Climb Every Mountain

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 4, 2025

“Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every byway, Every path you know."

Conrad Anker, an American rock climber, mountaineer and author once remarked: “The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” Isaiah 40:4 reminds us: “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2, Micah 6:8, 2 Samuel 22:47, Genesis 2:4

Away From The Manger

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God Is

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

This sermon explores the natural attributes of God: immutable, eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient. It then looks at how those attributes affect eash of us personally.

God Is Introduction: The Psalmist wrote in the 19th Psalm, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God and their expanse is declaring the work of his hands.” Paul adds in Rom. 1:20, “For since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2010

We Christians anticipate the return of Jesus the Christ. We are not always clear on what will occur when He returns. The message is a consideration of His purpose in coming again.

“Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Success And Failure

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 23, 2025

God allowed the Joshua and the Israelites to be defeated by the people of Ai the first time and then gave them the victory when the next time when they set things right before God. There are some godly principles we need to follow so we can have success and avoid failures in life.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 7:4, “So about 3,000 men from the people went up there, but they fled before the men of Ai.” (TLV) When the people of Israel were confronted with the mighty city of Jericho, they trusted God, obeyed His counsel, and thereby experienced an astounding victory. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-3, Joshua 7:4-5, Philippians 4:6, 1 Samuel 14:6, Proverbs 21:31, Genesis 24:7, Joshua 7:7-9, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Joshua 7:10-11, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Is There A God Series

Contributed by Dan Appel on Feb 27, 2009

Good reasons to believe in God.

1. Introduction a. This week begin in earnest an adventure that will take us through the next 8 weeks. b. Focus on some of the really Big Questions people are asking today as they try to determine the best ways to live their lives. c. We believe that the Church should be helping people find ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Adventist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013

Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Looking For Restoration

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2003

Daniel found restoration as he had a burden for an answer, searched the scriptures, prayed with a repentant heart and was loved by God. We can find restoration in just the same way.

Looking for Restoration. Jeremiah 25:8 Therefore the LORD Almighty says this: "Because you have not listened to my words, 9:I will summon all the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon." declares the LORD, "and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does My Faith Fail Me Or Does Jesus See My Faith? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 26, 2022

We can either have a faith that fails us or a faith that pleases God. We need to do some soul searching to see what type we have.

INTRODUCTION Jesus performed many miracles as recorded in the Four Gospels. In those miracles, many times Jesus healed someone who was paralyzed. Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked at the man by the Pool of Bethesda near the Sheep Gate who had been waiting thirty-eight years to be healed. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

My Spirit Is In Training PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

God lovingly searches and guides our hearts, illuminating our true priorities so we pursue what truly matters and find purpose in His presence and direction.

Friends, welcome. There’s a candle God has placed within you—a steady, searching flame that glows in the quiet corners of your soul. You feel it when the house finally settles for the night and the noise goes still. You sense it on the commute, when the dashboard hums and your heart starts ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27

Topics: Spirit, Character

Stop The Chariot Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011

Sharing the Good News with people who are searching for God involves hearing God, obeying His instructions, asking good questions and answering with the Truth, Philip shows us how in Acts 8

STOP THE CHARIOT ! Sharing your faith, part 2 January 16, 2011 It’s still pretty early in the new year, and I’m just wondering…how are you making out with any resolutions you made for 2011? Have we started eating better, getting more exercise, quitting any ‘bad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God’s Law Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 12th sermon in the series.

LOVING GOD’S LAW PSALM 119:97-104 INTRODUCTION A. I recall a man in my youth who, to my knowledge, never attended any church, but loved to search the Scriptures. He was not looking for God’s law to obey or God’s promises to claim. He looked for passages that he could use to provoke an argument ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Knows. God Cares.

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 13, 2010

God knows. God cares. The question is ... Do we want to let Him into our lives? (Ref: Jeremiah 29:10-14).

God Knows and God Cares Jeremiah 29:10-14 Introduction - Wed night talked briefly there are three different people in this world today -- Just got out of a struggle -- Are going through a struggle -- Are headed for a struggle that they aren’t aware of - Even with all that, God is not caught ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational